Chili Clams
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4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
227 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Malaysian
Chili Clams
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Chili Clams—tender, juicy clams with a bold, spicy kick. These **spiced clams** are stir-fried with a savory chili paste, creating a perfect blend of heat and flavor. This Chinese spicy clams recipe is ideal for seafood and spice lovers!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ( 750g) clams
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 red chili cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- chopped scallions for garnishing
Spice Paste:
- 5 dried red chilies seeded, or 2 fresh red chilies
- 1/2 inch (1 cm) fresh ginger peeled and coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon bean sauce taucheo
Instructions
- Rinse the clams, soak them in salted water for 20-30 minutes, then scrub the shells with your hands or a brush. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water and discard any cracked or damaged clams.
- Pound the spice paste using a mortar and pestle or grind it with a food processor. Set aside.
- Heat the cooking oil in a wok. Add the spice paste and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the clams to the wok and mix well with the spice paste. Cover the wok with its lid, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add red chilies and sugar, then stir to combine with the clams. Turn off the heat, dish out, garnish with chopped scallions, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Many people are afraid to make clams at home because they’re not familiar with handling them. Don’t worry—I'm here to guide you through it. Cleaning clams is simple, but it's important to do it right to remove sand and grit. Here’s a straightforward guide for home cooks:
- Pro Tip: If you want to make sure your clams are perfectly clean, add a splash of vinegar to the soaking water. The vinegar helps to open the clams slightly, making it easier for them to release sand and grit. Just be sure to rinse them thoroughly before cooking.
- Rinse: Wash the clams under cold water.
- Rinse: Wash the clams under cold water.
- Soak: Place them in a bowl of cold, salted water for 20-30 minutes.
- Soak: Place them in a bowl of cold, salted water for 20-30 minutes.
- Scrub: Use a brush to clean the shells. You can also rub and scrub the surface with both your hands.
- Scrub: Use a brush to clean the shells. You can also rub and scrub the surface with both your hands.
- Check: Discard any clams that are open and don’t close when tapped.
- Check: Discard any clams that are open and don’t close when tapped.
- Rinse Again: Give them one final rinse under cold running water.
- Rinse Again: Give them one final rinse under cold running water.
- Cook: Use them immediately, or soak in water and store them in the refrigerator overnight.
- Cook: Use them immediately, or soak in water and store them in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4people
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
97mg
(4%)
Potassium
137mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
783IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 783IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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